Pros and cons of buying and renting homes

Should you embrace the flexibility of renting or invest in the long-term stability of homeownership? Is it more advisable to be cash-rich or asset-rich? To help you navigate this crucial financial decision, take a look at this general guide which breaks down the pros and cons of each option.

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How to make authorities hear your concerns on new developments

The effectiveness of voicing your feedback, opinion or objection to proposed projects in your area can vary depending on a range of factors such as the specific context, level of community engagement and the nature of development, as well as the degree of responsiveness of key decision makers.

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HBA applauds Pemudah’s efforts towards cutting down bureaucratic red tape

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) acknowledges the challenges faced by Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli in implementing the NDFB, which will entail the Government’s commitment in resolving issues to improve the business environment by addressing structural and situational challenges especially when dealing with bureaucratic red tape, inefficient regulations and undue regulatory burden faced by investors and businesses in Malaysia The Government, through the Special Task Force to Facilitate Business (Pemudah) platform, is drafting a document entitled “New Deal for Business” (NDFB) to boost business confidence, stimulate economic growth and drive national digital transformation, reported the Business Insider recently.

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Free legal fees – fact or myth?

Is it a freebie in the truest sense of the word? Are buyers really enjoying a waiver of such legal fees? To woo purchasers in a competitive property market, developers often offers various freebies, including air-conditioners, kitchen cabinets, automatic gates, club memberships and legal fees.

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Urban Renewal Act: Is KPKT biting more than it can chew?

A new Act will surely come with its own set of challenges, but is KPKT capable of monitoring it when it has not been able to resolve the current spate of problematic projects? The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) has recently announced that the Urban Renewal Act will be tabled next year.

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